Applesauce Date Cake

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups hot applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs

Sift flour with soda, spices and salt. Add eggs, sugar, butter or margarine and 1 cup of the hot applesauce. Beat until ingredients are combined. Then beat two minutes longer, occasionally scraping sides of bowl. Add remaining applesauce, the dates and walnuts. Beat one minute. Pour batter into greased and lightly floured 9" square pan. Bake in 350-degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Makes 9-12 servings.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 package 3 oz. cream cheese
• 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine

Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth and fluffy. Spread on cake.

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